Make Your Own Wound Packing Trainer On The Cheap! | Medical Series

Published on October 11, 2022
Duration: 18:59

This video demonstrates how to create a cost-effective, reusable wound packing trainer using common household items like a plunger, camping foam, and construction adhesive. The DIY trainer mimics the bone structure found in a limb, allowing for realistic practice of wound packing techniques. It also offers methods for simulating blood for enhanced training realism, providing a significantly cheaper alternative to commercial training aids.

Quick Summary

Build a cost-effective DIY wound packing trainer using a plunger, camping foam, and construction adhesive for around $35. This trainer simulates bone structure for practicing hemorrhage control techniques, offering a significantly cheaper alternative to commercial aids that can cost over $400.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Training Aids
  2. 00:18Sponsor: Durkin Tactical
  3. 00:27Sponsor: 1776 Insurance
  4. 00:44Meet the Hosts & Topic Introduction
  5. 01:07Expensive Commercial Wound Packing Trainer
  6. 01:13Z-Medica Trainer Uses and Features
  7. 01:57How Commercial Trainers are Used
  8. 02:04Different Wound Types on Trainer
  9. 02:41SWAT T Application Practice
  10. 02:56Cost of Commercial Trainers
  11. 03:20Introducing the Field Expedient Trainer
  12. 03:49Materials for DIY Trainer
  13. 04:06Cost Comparison: DIY vs. Commercial
  14. 04:09The Importance of Bone Structure in Training
  15. 04:54Using the Plunger Dowel Rod
  16. 05:05Preparing the Foam and Adhesive
  17. 06:27Waiting for Adhesive to Set
  18. 06:47Rolling and Securing the Foam
  19. 07:35Cutting the Trainer
  20. 07:41Creating Simulated Wounds
  21. 08:03First Injury Creation
  22. 09:07Simulating a Bullet Wound
  23. 09:24Creating a Star-Shaped Wound
  24. 10:20Wound Packing Demonstration with Gauze
  25. 11:05Driving Gauze into the Wound
  26. 11:33Classroom Depth vs. Video Demonstration
  27. 11:40Securing Packed Wound with Trauma Bandage
  28. 12:22Pressure Bandage Application
  29. 12:25Packing the Second Wound
  30. 13:02Gauze Knot Effectiveness
  31. 13:51Gauze Types and Wound Packing
  32. 14:50Cost-Efficiency and Scalability
  33. 15:11Making Multiple Trainers from One Roll
  34. 15:21Creating Smaller Leg/Thigh Trainers
  35. 16:14Adding Realism with Simulated Blood
  36. 16:23DIY Blood Simulation Recipe
  37. 17:08Comparison to Wound Cubes
  38. 17:28Tourniquet Application Training
  39. 17:50Wrestling with the Trainer
  40. 18:09Final Thoughts and Appreciation
  41. 18:32Thank You to Sponsors and Viewers

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are needed to build a DIY wound packing trainer?

To build a cost-effective DIY wound packing trainer, you will need a plunger (for the dowel rod), a roll of camping foam, and construction adhesive. You'll also need a knife to shape the wounds and tape or tourniquets to secure the foam while the adhesive sets.

How much does a DIY wound packing trainer typically cost to make?

A DIY wound packing trainer can be constructed for approximately $35. This is a significant cost reduction compared to commercial training aids, which can range from $400 to $450, making it much more accessible for individual or group training.

What is the purpose of the plunger in a DIY wound packing trainer?

The plunger serves as the source for the dowel rod, which is essential for the DIY trainer. This dowel rod simulates the bone structure within a limb, allowing trainees to practice the critical technique of compressing arteries against bone to control severe bleeding.

How can I make a DIY wound packing trainer more realistic?

For increased realism, you can create a simulated blood mixture using red food coloring, water, and cornstarch to achieve a slightly gooey consistency. This mixture can be applied to the simulated wounds to enhance the training experience and better prepare individuals for real-world scenarios.

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